The story
Tucked away on Via S. Tommaso in central Turin, Rabel is a 4.8-star sandwich shop that has become a quiet counterweight to culinary excess. Franchino Er Criminale calls it a “bastion against food porn trends,” praising its straightforward approach: quality hamburgers and sandwiches built from simple, good ingredients at fair prices.
The menu includes a standout Hamburger con Fontina e Pancetta, which exemplifies the kitchen’s no-frills ethos. By focusing on honest execution rather than gimmicks, Rabel has earned its status as a local spot worth seeking out for a reliably satisfying meal.
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Rabel’s hamburger con fontina e pancetta earns singular praise for its rich, indulgent simplicity, while the overall vibe is one of warm, unpretentious comfort.
“I got the 200g hamburger with fontina and bacon, cooked medium as recommended. The meat is very good, high quality, well-cooked — not rare. The fontina is amazing, it really stands out. The bacon is decently cooked, not too crispy but not boiled either, and there's plenty of it — three slices besides the one I already ate. The bun is sturdy, holds everything together even though it's loaded. I ate it with one hand, which says a lot. For €8, it's a fair price. I'm curious to try their other sandwiches like lampredotto. I'd give it a 9- as well, because it's well-made, quality ingredients, and central location without falling into food porn traps.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Rabel. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A central Turin spot serving quality hamburgers and sandwiches with simple, good ingredients at fair prices — a bastion against food porn trends.
Dishes mentioned
Hamburger con Fontina e Pancetta
I got the 200g hamburger with fontina and bacon, cooked medium as recommended. The meat is very good, high quality, well-cooked — not rare. The fontina is amazing, it really stands out. The bacon is decently cooked, not too crispy but not boiled either, and there's plenty of it — three slices besides the one I already ate. The bun is sturdy, holds everything together even though it's loaded. I ate it with one hand, which says a lot. For €8, it's a fair price. I'm curious to try their other sandwiches like lampredotto. I'd give it a 9- as well, because it's well-made, quality ingredients, and central location without falling into food porn traps.
